.Scott Pendlebury will leave behind a lengthy (lengthy) enduring tradition at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 video games worth. He's been actually Collingwood's own distinct model of an empire as well as probably the absolute most impactful plan any type of club in the contemporary era.Sure, there is actually been actually various other champions like Gary Ablett as well as Lance Franklin, plus empire sides including Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks during the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your complimentary test today > Yet considering that Pendlebury was actually composed to the Pies in 2005, they've had nearly two decades of regular distinction as well as been regularly in contention for premierships, along with two to present for it (that could possibly well have been actually extra). Virtually one else may mention they've possessed that consistent amount supporting excellence for such a long period to place him in a game of his personal. In many techniques Pendlebury personifies Collingwood as a whole over the final twenty years-- the optimals have not been actually as higher or for as long as various other superstars and excellent staffs-- however the life expectancy remains in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies postures along with his Premiership Award after the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSIt's some of lots of traits that's made up Pendlebury's impressive legacy as he preps to become the 6th gamer in AFL/VFL record to play 400 games when the Pies play arch rivalrous Carlton on Saturday evening. "When I came back to the footy club in 2021, it was actually a vital thing for me to reconnect along with the nightclub-- I failed to know how essential it will be," Collingwood head of progression and Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser told foxfooty.com.au." I don't forget mosting likely to Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that hit me exactly how exclusive he was actually. I knew it, however I think being at the club when it happened as well as seeing the entire experience to get to 350 was actually incredible." This happening Sunday evening is actually heading to be another amount again." In going back to the nightclub I've really felt glad I have actually had the ability to discuss as well as view component of his quest up close. He's an incredible gamer, however also an amazing person, partner and dad too." To see him happen through the doors as an adolescent and grow into what he's come to be currently is actually something I'm incredibly happy to have actually found." When you talk organization large, the common appreciation he possesses. Not every other player has that and some are polarised, yet he's one everybody enjoys how wonderful he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates his 350th video game during the course of the 2022 AFL Around 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Image through James Elsby/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads staff companions onto the field during the round 22 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Image through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century landmark alone is an outstanding success, regardless of the remainder of his piled heritage including pair of banners, a Standard Smith medal, 5 finest and also fairests as well as six All-Australians. Other Magpies terrific Nathan Buckley classifying Pendlebury the 132-year aged club's best ever player is telling, originating from the gent that possesses probably the various other greatest case to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's thorough off-field professionalism and also individual travel to ensure he is actually the most effective professional athlete he could be-- and also plainly key to him still going sturdy at 36. There's the hassle-free relocating potential that creates it seem like he may cease time on the area amongst disorder and also boost on the significant stage when the stress risks are at their highest.Oh as well as did you recognize he possesses a baseball background?The listing goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after stopping a goal throughout the 2023 AFL Grand Final match in between Collingwood Magpies and also Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership leader Scar Maxwell mentioned there's "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's successes, with his prep work and also potential to care for his body the greatest he is actually seen. It is actually clearly been actually crucial to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell presumes collections him in addition to other AFL greats. "There is actually gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and also 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their greatest and outright height might be far better-- 40 touches as well as a couple of objectives which form of factor," Maxwell told foxfooty.com.au." However there is actually been no place near the consistency of a 8 or even nine away from 10 that Pendlebury has been for essentially 18 years. To be capable to end up 15 out of 18 times in the top 3 in the most ideal as well as fairest is actually just unheard of." To become at that amount for so long is why I've obtained him above anybody I have actually viewed play." It's in fact the hardest factor to accomplish. You can possess wonderful seasons or fantastic 5 or six-year time frames, but to do it like he has at that level boggles the mind." GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell and also Scott Pendlebury get here for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction session at Metricon Coliseum on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shore, Australia. (Photograph by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not pinpoint a details second when he initially identified Pendlebury was exclusive, stating he had "constant development" and "always kept adding layers." Hell, through Pendlebury's second time in 2007, he was actually actually starring in the nightclub's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, who handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, feels his management visited another degree when he had the ability to identify his capacity to influence colleagues by delivering them along with him. "That's what our experts serviced early times - what he might instruct a younger player that did weights or even an added session with him," Maxwell added." As our team began adding those coatings, that's when he understood the impact he can easily have on everybody else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates along with the ball with Dane Swan throughout the sphere 19 AFL match in between the Collingwood Magpies as well as the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership onward Travis Cloke suggested Pendlebury's legacy extends to beyond themself and football. "Generally you connect heritage to individual accolades. Yet he'll be remembered for whatever he is actually had the capacity to create for Collingwood," Cloke said to foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the supreme excellence beforehand, at that point constructed the club back up and also acquired it once more. When he does finally wrap up, he'll possess left the soccer nightclub in a far better place than when he came in." It is actually not only on field, he is actually carried out fantastic points for the neighborhood of that regulation football club and also the company of AFL soccer." He is actually a top-notch person and footballer and will remain in the Hall of Prominence 1 day. I make certain whatever he performs post regulation football, he'll be actually great at. Let's wish it's training in the AFL, considering that he is actually got an amazing regulation football intelligence quotient." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a target throughout the ANZAC Day rounded five AFL match in between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSo where carries out the next degree professionalism and reliability acquire from?Fraser believes it is actually "inherent" provided Pendlebury had a commitment coming from a young age to "receive the most effective away from himself" including travelling from Sale around Victoria to participate in junior basketball. Pendlebury then "got a lot" coming from others at Collingwood in the very early times of his AFL journey and was actually "extremely in tune with his environment" to figure out what functioned ideal for him. Scott Pendlebury prepares for activity 400|01:28 That travel as well as persistence is actually similar to overdue NBA legend Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has long appreciated including possessing the words 'Mamba Mindset' created on the within his jumper last year." He is actually certainly a basketball follower and Kobe Bryant was his favorite player at one phase, I observe similarities in that," Fraser mentioned." I keep in mind exactly how committed Kobe performed an individual degree as well as I believe 'Pendles' possesses a large degree of that in him. "I presume his primary focus is actually still quite on the team. That belongs to his progression, having attained a great deal in the activity, he can easily spread his power and frame of mind to other aspect of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies shake hands just before they stroll to the Anzac ensign throughout the circular 4 AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell disclosed his relationship along with Pendlebury was improved the 2 walking the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of wintertime in the beginning of their careers. Originally organising the added treatments with his much younger ally, the roles would swiftly be actually reversed." Very early times I 'd contact him and also transcend and also select him up as well as we will stroll in the water for those added rehabilitations pair of or even 3 times a full week," Maxwell recalled." It got to the point where I was having little ones and also my evenings transformed, then he 'd be actually texting me going: 'Be down there in 10 minutes, I am actually dropping'. So our team went full circle." Those were the big ones for our team very early days developing a partnership." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the course of the shot one AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Arena on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Spot Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke pointed out with a laugh Pendlebury "shaking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 period was when he began to reveal different sides to his personality.Cloke contacted him a "really good human you could possibly always possess a chat along with"-- featuring a group of players delighting in frequent sees to cafes and also lunch time spots during the week. It is actually the on-field antics Cloke recalls most fondly though, even though Pendlebury "couldn't kick the round over a bind tin"-- yet certain could lace out some bullet passes inside fifty." Clearly on the footy industry he exudes personal appeal and lesson. He's thus hassle-free moving as well as satiny along with ball in hand," Cloke said. "He's merely a remarkable craftsman-- he understands what to accomplish with ball in hand and also exactly how to create one thing away from nothing at all-- that's what the great players do." He brought in being actually a forward extremely easy and also it was actually always a pleasure to check out. I received a frontal row seat to a masterclass every week." I have really good moments of enjoying him running along the airfoil, breaking through a halt as well as kicking targets or even booting it to me and the similarity Leigh Brown as well as Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his team off the industry after gaining the round 23 AFL match between the Carlton Woe as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy winner Paul Licuria exposed on the Collingwood site this week that when showing a younger Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season training session, he drove his understudy relevant of '50 percent choosing to create him vomit.' Yet Licuria was the one almost vomitting in struggling to maintain the then 19-year aged Pendlebury. It is actually a belief Fraser could possibly connect to in recalling only exactly how affordable Pendlebury remained in any task he participated in. "You will direct your eye throughout the group and also when every person looked like they were struggling, he might possess been straining yet certainly never let it present," Fraser don't forgot. "There was actually a thoughts activity taking place where if you were completing in something, he had not been visiting stop till he found a way to win. "That was actually from an incredibly early grow older-- whether the young boys were participating in baseball, an activity of football or even in the activity lifting-- he was actually an individual that desired to have the ability to walk away somehow a victor. "That is actually something that's held him in terrific stead throughout his job. If he is actually managed to drive 'Licca' relevant of throwing up, he's pretty special, considering that 'Licca' is actually comparable to I've found in relations to instruction.".